India has world’s second-highest number of COVID-19 cases
India has surpassed Brazil, but despite the spike, the government is continuing with its reopening plans – including resuming metro rail services.
7 Sep 2020
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India has surpassed Brazil, but despite the spike, the government is continuing with its reopening plans – including resuming metro rail services.
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